A former Labour councillor has announced she will stand a candidate in the Woodside by-election.

Pauline Gibson, a councillor in Noel Park form 2010 to 2014, said she has been approached by political parties, but has decided to run as an independent candidate.

She  said: “I feel I represent the people's interest: improving housing, ensuring the repairs are carried out, improving customer services and working in partnership with the police to reduce anti-social behaviour in Woodside Ward.”

The by-election will take place on October 2.